Tip 36. Common confusion: 'occur', 'happen' or 'take place'?
Which is WRONG?
We don't know the exact time the accident .................... .
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Comment:
Use 'take place' for scheduled events
e.g. 'Our annual conference will take place in Prague this year.'
'Happen' is the most natural choice.
'Occur' is more formal.
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